Question 3 refers to the dialogue between the old man and the boy. The question specifically asks you to discuss three aspects of this dialogue: content, purpose, and style. A response that fails to discuss all three, or which does so insufficiently, is incomplete.
"In the opening portion of Ernest Hemmingway's short novel, The Old Man and the Sea, the old man, Santiago, and the boy have a conversation that reveals much about their individual characters and their relationship. The conversation begins with the young boy's plea to return to the old man's boat. While he continues to help the old man unload his equipment, the two of them discuss the old man's current and past luck with fish and their faith that after 84 days the old man will again catch a great fish. As well, they discuss what is for dinner and the results of different baseball games. This conversation foreshadows events to come as well as provides a history for each character. Through Hemmingway's simple, yet detailed style, the reader learns the respect the boy has for the old man, and the great love the old man has for the boy. In polite conversation the two characters joke with each other, reminisce, and plan for a future when they might again fish together. In many ways, the boy takes care of the man. This is made evident when the boy asks about what the old man will eat and then goes to get him dinner. As much as the old man depends on the boy, for without him his pride might prevent him from asking someone to provide him with a free dinner, the boy depends on the old man as well. For him, the old man represents a love for the sea, a respect for the art of fishing, and a faith that eventually, the sea will always provide the fisherman with the fish he needs."
Some questions may necessitate that you insert quotations. Please be sure to do so appropriately. The following is an example:
"The clouds over the land now rose like mountains and the coast was only a long green line with the gray blue hills behind it" (32).
If you are quoting a portion of dialogue, do so like this:
"'We're different,' the old man said. 'I let you carry things when you were five years old'" (24).
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-Ashley H.
Ashley.
I understand your frustration. But, you should have all the homework assignments written down from class. Other than that, I have nothing more to add at this point.
I did send out an e-mail reminder earlier today. I hope that helped.
-Mr. Moody
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